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Troubleshooting SDLT 600 Product Manual

5.6Troubleshooting

The following subsections provide troubleshooting information that might be helpful should the system fail its Power-On Self-Test (POST).

Refer to the data cartridge appendices in this manual (Appendix A, “Super DLTtape I and

Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges” and Appendix B, “DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge”) for complete visual inspection instructions for Super DLTtape I & II, and DLTtape VS1 data cartridges.

The web site http://www.dlttape.com also includes valuable information about SDLT systems.

5.6.1POST Troubleshooting

Table 5-4provides troubleshooting tips that you will find useful in the event that your SDLT 600 tape drive system fails its POST.

If, after attempting the recommended actions listed in the table, the problem still exists or recurs, a hardware failure may be the cause. Contact your service representative.

Table 5-4.Troubleshooting Chart

If…	Then…	You should…
System does not recognize	System may not be configured	Configure system to recognize the
the SDLT 600 tape drive	to recognize the interface ID.	SDLT 600 tape drive system’s ID.
system.
	Interface ID may not be unique.	Change the interface ID and reconfigure the
		system. The new ID becomes effective at
		the next power on or interface bus reset.
	Interface adapter parameters	Check interface adapter documentation.
	may not be correct.
	Interface signal cable may be	Ensure interface cable is fully seated at each
	loose.	connector end.
	Interface terminator may be	Ensure correct, secure termination of bus.
	loose or not present on the bus.

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